Sophie Corrigan – illustratör

Literary Critters is a truly unique picture book, introducing young readers to classic literary figures and encouraging them to use their imaginations. As William Shakesbear visits his fellow Literary Critter Guild members, he’s greeted with lots of advice from his author friends and has some adventures along the way.

This playful story promotes literacy and storytelling as quirky playwright William Shakesbear sets off to find some inspiration for his new play. Along the way, Will asks his Literary Critter friends about what inspires them to write—including Mole Dahl, Crane Austen, Beatrix Trotter, Edgar Talon Crow, Yak Kerouac, C.S. Shrewis, Langston Mews, and more. He also invites young readers to become part of the Literary Critters Guild and continue growing in their love for all things reading, writing, and books.

Literary Critters includes:

A playful introduction to iconic authorsA personalized page in the book that invites the reader to become a member of the Literary Critters GuildWhimsical art and characters created by Sophie CorriganContent for children ages 4-8, perfect for instilling a love of reading and literature

 

If your child loves Literary Critters, check out these other titles by Sophie Corrigan:

Pugtato Finds a ThingPugtato Babysits the SnoutsAnd board book—Pugtato Let’s Be Best Spuddies

What do you get when you cross imaginative and loveable characters, enchanting and inspiring illustrations and a giggle-inducing story? ...Pugtato, a simple, good spud and a hilarious mashup of pet and vegetable characters by the inimitable illustrator Sophie Corrigan! Join Pugtato as he takes on the job of babysitting the Brussels Snouts.

Pugtato thinks babysitting will be easy … how much trouble can baby Brussels Snouts get into? But as the day unfolds, the rambunctious little Snouts decide to show Pugtato they are not little babies, and prove that size doesn’t matter when it comes to having lots of fun with your good spuddies.

Pugtato Babysits the Snouts delivers:

A delightful, giggle-inducing, rhyming, read-aloud story perfect for kids ages 4-8Imaginative, silly pet and vegetable mashups such as Pugtato, Tomatoad, Carrat, Cowbbage, Croccoli, Unicorn on the Cob and more!A beautiful, eye-catching cover, rich with color and embossed texture

Young children will learn invaluable lessons from Pugtato about:

FriendshipAcceptanceResponsibilityCreativity

You’ll also want to follow Pugtato’s adventures in Pugtato, Let’s Be Best Spuddies, Pugtato Finds a Thing, and Pugtato and Friends Audio Collection: 3 Books in 1.

Pugtato Finds a Thing Activity Kit is a companion to Pugtato Finds a Thing by Sophie Corrigan. This guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for grades pre-school thru 3rd grade.

What do you get when you cross imaginative and loveable characters, enchanting and inspiring illustrations and a giggle-inducing story? Pugtato, a simple, good spud and a hilarious mashup of pet and vegetable characters by the inimitable illustrator Sophie Corrigan! Join Pugtato and his cute and quirky spuddies in this heartwarming picture book that celebrates the power of friendship, compassion, and believing in your own unique gifts.

When Pugtato’s simple, quiet life is disrupted after he digs up a strange object in his garden, he enlists his best “spuddies” to help (they are more clever than he is, after all). Tweetroot is certain it’s a new egg for her nest. Tomatoad is quite sure it’s a toy just for him. And Purrsnip simply won’t stop scratching it! Luckily, Pugtato has another very special spuddy to ask …

Pugtato Finds a Thing delivers:

A delightful, giggle-inducing, rhyming , read-aloud story perfect for kids ages 4-8Imaginative, silly pet and vegetable mashups such as Pugtato, Tomatoad, Carrat, Cowbbage, Croccoli, Unicorn on the Cob and more!A beautiful eye-catching cover rich with color and embossed texture

Young children will learn invaluable lessons from Pugtato about:

FriendshipCompassionAcceptanceCreativity

You’ll also want to follow Pugtato’s adventures in Pugtato Babysits the Snouts, Pugtato, Let’s Be Best Spuddies, and Pugtato and Friends Audio Collection: 3 Books in 1.

Pugtato Finds a Thing Curriculum Guide is a companion to Pugtato Finds a Thing by Sophie Corrigan. This curriculum guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for grades pre-school thru 3rd grade.

What do you get when you cross imaginative and loveable characters, enchanting and inspiring illustrations and a giggle-inducing story? Pugtato, a simple, good spud and a hilarious mashup of pet and vegetable characters by the inimitable illustrator Sophie Corrigan! Join Pugtato and his cute and quirky spuddies in this heartwarming picture book that celebrates the power of friendship, compassion, and believing in your own unique gifts.

When Pugtato’s simple, quiet life is disrupted after he digs up a strange object in his garden, he enlists his best “spuddies” to help (they are more clever than he is, after all). Tweetroot is certain it’s a new egg for her nest. Tomatoad is quite sure it’s a toy just for him. And Purrsnip simply won’t stop scratching it! Luckily, Pugtato has another very special spuddy to ask …

Pugtato Finds a Thing delivers:

A delightful, giggle-inducing, rhyming , read-aloud story perfect for kids ages 4-8Imaginative, silly pet and vegetable mashups such as Pugtato, Tomatoad, Carrat, Cowbbage, Croccoli, Unicorn on the Cob and more!A beautiful eye-catching cover rich with color and embossed texture

Young children will learn invaluable lessons from Pugtato about:

FriendshipCompassionAcceptanceCreativity

You’ll also want to follow Pugtato’s adventures in Pugtato Babysits the Snouts, Pugtato, Let’s Be Best Spuddies, and Pugtato and Friends Audio Collection: 3 Books in 1.

What do you get when you cross imaginative and loveable characters, enchanting and inspiring illustrations and a giggle-inducing story? Pugtato, a simple, good spud and a hilarious mashup of pet and vegetable characters by the inimitable illustrator Sophie Corrigan! Spend the day with Pugtato and find out what it means to be a best spuddy!Pugtato and his very best spuddies discover that a best spuddy likes to play and listen, share, and give a helping hand.Pugtato, Let’s Be Best Spuddies delivers:A delightful, giggle-inducing, rhyming, read-aloud story perfect for kids ages 4-8Imaginative, silly pet and vegetable mashups such as Pugtato, Tomatoad, Carrat, Cowbbage, Croccoli, Unicorn on the Cob and more!A beautiful, eye-catching cover rich with color and embossed textureYoung children will learn invaluable lessons from Pugtato about:FriendshipSharingHelping othersCreativityYou’ll also want to follow Pugtato’s adventures in Pugtato Babysits the Snouts, Pugtato Finds a Thing, and Pugtato and Friends Audio Collection: 3 Books in 1.

What do you get when you cross imaginative and loveable characters, enchanting and inspiring illustrations and a giggle-inducing story? Pugtato, a simple, good spud and a hilarious mashup of pet and vegetable characters by the inimitable illustrator Sophie Corrigan! Join Pugtato and his cute and quirky spuddies in this heartwarming picture book that celebrates the power of friendship, compassion, and believing in your own unique gifts.

When Pugtato’s simple, quiet life is disrupted after he digs up a strange object in his garden, he enlists his best “spuddies” to help (they are more clever than he is, after all). Tweetroot is certain it’s a new egg for her nest. Tomatoad is quite sure it’s a toy just for him. And Purrsnip simply won’t stop scratching it! Luckily, Pugtato has another very special spuddy to ask …

Pugtato Finds a Thing delivers:

A delightful, giggle-inducing, rhyming , read-aloud story perfect for kids ages 4-8Imaginative, silly pet and vegetable mashups such as Pugtato, Tomatoad, Carrat, Cowbbage, Croccoli, Unicorn on the Cob and more!A beautiful eye-catching cover rich with color 

 

Young children will learn invaluable lessons from Pugtato about:

FriendshipCompassionAcceptanceCreativity

 

You’ll also want to follow Pugtato’s adventures in Pugtato Babysits the Snouts, Pugtato, Let’s Be Best Spuddies, and Pugtato and Friends Audio Collection: 3 Books in 1.

**A riot of silliness - Daily Mail****Totally absurd - in a truly lovely way - Daily Record**-------------From the creators of Mince Spies, Santa Jaws and Jingle Smells comes a hilarious romp that’s guaranteed to make you laugh this summer!This is the story of a little hot dog who longs for just one thing: to be a REAL dog. But when the Mustard Fairy makes his dreams come true, will he be accepted by the other dogs? Or will he have to fight for his place in the sun?Packed with beaches, sunshine, ice cream and seaside silliness galore, this is THE picture book of the summer!

**''A riot of silliness'' - Daily Mail****''Totally absurd - in a truly lovely way'' - Daily Record**-------------From the creators of Mince Spies, Santa Jaws and Jingle Smells comes a hilarious romp that''s guaranteed to make you laugh this summer!This is the story of a little hot dog who longs for just one thing: to be a REAL dog. But when the Mustard Fairy makes his dreams come true, will he be accepted by the other dogs? Or will he have to fight for his place in the sun?Packed with beaches, sunshine, ice cream and seaside silliness galore, this is THE picture book of the summer!

Who or what is destroying all the Christmas treats in the supermarkets? Santa sends his Mince Spies on a secret mission to uncover the culprits. With puff-pastry jetpacks, shortcrust walkie-talkies and squirty whipped cream they foil the villains – with a bit of help from Santa.A hilarious rhyming romp of a story with a festive message for all baddies: it’s better when you’re nice!

Who or what is destroying all the Christmas treats in the supermarkets? Santa sends his Mince Spies on a secret mission to uncover the culprits. With puff-pastry jetpacks, shortcrust walkie-talkies and squirty whipped cream they foil the villains – with a bit of help from Santa.A hilarious rhyming romp of a story with a festive message for all baddies: it''s better when you''re nice!

Welcome to Santa’s grotto, little fishes, please come in,And meet the real-life Santa Klaus,It’s really, really him!Deep beneath the shimmering blue sea, it’s almost Christmas Eve, and Shelly the shark is VERY excited. She puts on her Santa suit and turns her cave into a festive Christmas grotto. Then she waits for all the little fishes to come in. They seem strangely reluctant . . . But Sid the squid thinks all his Christmases have come at once! Will Sid get taken in by Shark's Santa disguise – or will he be in for a big surprise?A hilarious underwater Christmas romp from the creators of Mince Spies.

Who or what is destroying all the Christmas treats in the supermarkets? Santa sends his Mince Spies on a secret mission to uncover the culprits. With puff-pastry jetpacks, shortcrust walkie-talkies and squirty whipped cream they foil the villains – with a bit of help from Santa.A hilarious rhyming romp of a story with a festive message for all baddies: it''s better when you''re nice! This eBook comes with a glorious audio accompaniment read by CBeebies star Justin Fletcher, complete with rich sound effects and glorious festive music!

Welcome to Santa''s grotto, little fishes, please come in,And meet the real-life Santa Klaus,It''s really, really him! Deep beneath the shimmering blue sea, it''s almost Christmas Eve, and Shelly the shark is VERY excited. She puts on her Santa suit and turns her cave into a festive Christmas grotto. Then she waits for all the little fishes to come in. They seem strangely reluctant . . . But Sid the squid thinks all his Christmases have come at once! Will Sid get taken in by Shark''s Santa disguise – or will he be in for a big surprise?A hilarious underwater Christmas romp from the creators of Mince Spies. This audio-enabled edition comes with a gorgeous reading by Sam Newton, along with music and sound effects.

Jingle Smells, Jingle Smells Jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to bea skunk on Santa's sleigh! It’s Christmas eve and Jingle the little skunk can’t WAIT to see all the twinkly fairy lights. But as he skips into town, his terrible WHIFFY stink causes ALL SORTS of trouble. Poor Jingle is convinced he's ruined Christmas . . . But when Santa himself is captured by a gang of wicked robbers, it's up to our stinky hero to save the day. Can his JINGLE SMELLS save Christmas for everyone?A hilarious festive romp from the creators of Mince Spies and Santa Jaws. Don't forget to hold your nose!

Jingle Smells, Jingle Smells Jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to bea skunk on Santa''s sleigh! It''s Christmas eve and Jingle the little skunk can''t WAIT to see all the twinkly fairy lights. But as he skips into town, his terrible WHIFFY stink causes ALL SORTS of trouble. Poor Jingle is convinced he''s ruined Christmas . . . But when Santa himself is captured by a gang of wicked robbers, it''s up to our stinky hero to save the day. Can his JINGLE SMELLS save Christmas for everyone?A hilarious festive romp from the creators of Mince Spies and Santa Jaws. Don''t forget to hold your nose!

NOW AN INSPIRING ANIMATED SPECIAL ON APPLE TV+ FEATURING MOANA’S AULIʻI CRAVALHOEveryone thinks Lulu is a bulldog.But she knows that can’t be true!Because Lulu is a rhinoceros!‘Kids will love this inspiring and funny picture book about a spunky bulldog who has the courage to be herself. “The perfect storyline to talk to kids about so many topics!’ —NeuroclasticLulu knows she is a rhinoceros. She may have soft, fuzzy fur and a little nub that wiggles when she’s happy—but in her heart, she has thick grey skin and a tail that whips and twirls. And more than anything, Lulu would like her very own rhinoceros horn! ‘If only I had my horn, they would finally see the REAL me!’As Lulu sets out to find her horn, she meets all sorts of dogs and even pigeons who don’t understand her. To them, Lulu does not look like a rhinoceros! But Lulu doesn’t let others stand in her way. Soon, she meets a small friend that makes a big difference in her life. With help from her new friend, Lulu realizes that the courage to be herself was inside her all along ...The first picture book in a new series, Lulu is a Rhinoceros takes readers on an adventure through New York City and into Central Park Zoo to fetch and retrieve the most important possession Lulu owns—her identity! With adorable and vibrant artwork by acclaimed Lancashire-based illustrator Sophie Corrigan, Lulu is a Rhinoceros conveys gentle messages for young readers about diversity, tolerance, self-expression, radical acceptance, and interdependence.Book 1 in the Lulu series:Lulu is kind, curious and brave; she knows who she is, and she believes in herself. In this hopeful series, Lulu and her friends remind young readers that anything is possible when we listen to each other, celebrate our differences, and approach others with curiosity, not judgement—just like Lulu does!Stream the music from the Apple TV+ hit musical special, Lulu Is A Rhinoceros, featuring songs “Good Morning, Beautiful You” and “The Perfect Me” from Auli’I Cravalho (Moana, Mean Girls: The All New Movie) and Alex Newell (Glee, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist). Available on your favourite streaming platform!

NOW AN INSPIRING ANIMATED SPECIAL ON APPLE TV+ FEATURING MOANA’S AULIʻI CRAVALHOEveryone thinks Lulu is a bulldog.But she knows that can’t be true!Because Lulu is a rhinoceros!‘Kids will love this inspiring and funny picture book about a spunky bulldog who has the courage to be herself. “The perfect storyline to talk to kids about so many topics!’ —NeuroclasticLulu knows she is a rhinoceros. She may have soft, fuzzy fur and a little nub that wiggles when she’s happy—but in her heart, she has thick grey skin and a tail that whips and twirls. And more than anything, Lulu would like her very own rhinoceros horn! ‘If only I had my horn, they would finally see the REAL me!’As Lulu sets out to find her horn, she meets all sorts of dogs and even pigeons who don’t understand her. To them, Lulu does not look like a rhinoceros! But Lulu doesn’t let others stand in her way. Soon, she meets a small friend that makes a big difference in her life. With help from her new friend, Lulu realizes that the courage to be herself was inside her all along ...The first picture book in a new series, Lulu is a Rhinoceros takes readers on an adventure through New York City and into Central Park Zoo to fetch and retrieve the most important possession Lulu owns—her identity! With adorable and vibrant artwork by acclaimed Lancashire-based illustrator Sophie Corrigan, Lulu is a Rhinoceros conveys gentle messages for young readers about diversity, tolerance, self-expression, radical acceptance, and interdependence.Book 1 in the Lulu series:Lulu is kind, curious and brave; she knows who she is, and she believes in herself. In this hopeful series, Lulu and her friends remind young readers that anything is possible when we listen to each other, celebrate our differences, and approach others with curiosity, not judgement—just like Lulu does!Stream the music from the Apple TV+ hit musical special, Lulu Is A Rhinoceros, featuring songs “Good Morning, Beautiful You” and “The Perfect Me” from Auli’I Cravalho (Moana, Mean Girls: The All New Movie) and Alex Newell (Glee, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist). Available on your favourite streaming platform!